loud mouth (five red lipsticks)
by wingandwell
It’s ironic that red lipsticks should be the bastion of sluts everywhere, when if one were to act on any of the indiscretions a red lip suggests, they would end up with Kool-aid mouth, which is ultimately, not cool. No, red lips are better suited to the tease – striking, yes, but she is going home alone.
Maybe it’s to offset my short boyish hair, or I’m finally settling into my femininity, but a red lip has become my go-to look for the past year or so. Below, five of my favorites – from wine-red to coral, each shade has its own personality (though unfortunately, each of these personalities is high maintenance). The trick? A good pencil and a lip brush. Which is your favorite?
|ABOVE| L’Oréal saucy sangria, Giorgio Armani 400, Nars heat wave, Clarins clementine, YSL rouge pur 152
wingandwell 
I do love a good red lip! They are a bit saucy.. but I agree, in more of a classy way.
Love Saucy Sangria- very 40’s!
Totally, and once you find a shade that works for you, it’s like discovering those perfect pair of jeans.
My aunt forbade me to wear red; I’ve started to go for more of an orangey coral.
Forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest, or so they say. Is there a good story there?
Such a thoughtful post! I want to try the Clarins lipstick – how does it feel on??
Thank you! Truth be told, I’m kind of a fangirl of your blog. The Clarin’s lipstick feels slightly thicker than a lip balm, but its smooth and satiny, and easy to wear.